“Where was your rage when Democrats were going after President Bush on the same use of executive orders?” Cavuto asked. “I think you know in your heart of hearts this is a waste of time now. There are far more important things you guys have to be addressing.”

Bachmann’s priority, though, was reining in the executive branch.

“What we should do right now is defund the executive branch while we have the option,” Bachmann said. “What we can do further is impeach the elected official.”

The segment went to commercial while Bachmann was still trying to talk.